'Road House' Remake Faces Legal and Industry Backlash

The remake of the 1989 classic 'Road House' is embroiled in controversy, including a lawsuit over copyright infringement and AI use, as well as debates over its streaming release.

R. Lance Hill, the original 'Road House' screenwriter, has filed a lawsuit against Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Amazon Studios for copyright infringement, alleging unauthorized use of AI.
Director Doug Liman announced a boycott of the film's SXSW premiere, protesting its direct-to-streaming release on Prime Video, which he argues undermines the theatrical experience.
Producer Joel Silver parted ways with the project amid disagreements over the film's release strategy and alleged verbal abuse towards Amazon executives.
Jake Gyllenhaal, starring in the remake, supports the streaming release, emphasizing the changing landscape of movie viewing and production.
The 'Road House' remake is set to debut on Prime Video on March 21, despite the ongoing controversies surrounding its production and release.